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| A word part that cannot stand alone and that changes the meaning or function of a base word to which it is attached, such as the prefix ad- and the suffix -ing in adjoining. |
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The repetition of the same sound, usually of a consonant, at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other or at short intervals
Example: The repetition of f and g in fields ever fresh, groves ever green |
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| a reference to a statement, well-known person, place, or event from literature, history, mythology, politics, sports, science, or the arts. Allusions usually come from a body of information that the author presumes the reader will know. |
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| to analyze a literary work, parts are examined to understand how they work together to create meaning as a whole. Examples of analysis are to compare, to contrast, to deduce, or to categorize |
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| A principal character or force in opposition to a protagonist, or main character. The antagonist is usually another character but sometimes can be a force of nature, a set of circumstances, some aspect of society, or a force within the protagonist. The antagonist is often, but not always, the villain in a literary work. |
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| a word having a meaning opposite to that of another word. |
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| a text structure/ organizational pattern that uses reason to try to lead a reader to think or act in a certain way. Argument begins with a statement of an idea or opinion, which is then supported with facts and logical reasoning to achieve its purpose. Argumant may be found in a single text or paired texts in which opposing views are expressed. |
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| a personal judgment either for or against a particular person, position, or thing. Bias can be favorable or unfavorable and can be used to sway an audience. An important skill of critical reading is the ability to detect an author's bias and prejudice. |
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| the viewpoint that an author brings to a piece of writing. Sometimes the author's perspective is recognizable throught the tone of a piece. |
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